Artists like George Russell
Kindred artists that sit next to George Russell on the star chart — same era, adjacent sound, or overlapping influence. Tap any card to open its full page.
Ornette Colemanartist
Jimmy GiuffreartistJames Peter Giuffre was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He is known for developing forms of jazz which allowed for free interplay between the musicians, anticipating forms of free improvisation.
Oliver NelsonartistOliver Edward Nelson was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. His 1961 Impulse! album The Blues and the Abstract Truth (1961) is regarded as one of the most significant recordings of its era. The centerpiece of the album is the definitive version of Nelson's composition, "Stolen Moments". Other important recordings from the 1960s are the albums More Blues and the Abstract Truth (1964) and Sound Pieces (1966), both also on Impulse!.
Duke Ellingtonartist
Horace Silverartist
Wayne Shorterartist
Sonny SharrockartistWarren Harding "Sonny" Sharrock was an American jazz guitarist. His first wife was singer Linda Sharrock, with whom he recorded and performed.
Stan Kentonartist